Paris Hilton’s little bundle of blonde ambition, Phoenix Reum, has a new career goal, and spoiler alert: it’s not becoming a mini DJ or fragrance mogul. Nope, the kid wants to be a firefighter. And honestly, after witnessing Los Angeles turn into the world’s most expensive bonfire, can you blame him?
We caught up with Paris and Phoenix at the Beverly Glen Deli—because even heiresses need their bagel fix—where Paris dished about her son’s newfound admiration for the brave people in helmets and boots. Turns out, Phoenix is so starstruck by firefighters that he now dreams of suiting up and sliding down poles. (But like, in a hero way. Get your mind out of the gutter.)
It’s not just a cute phase, though. The Hilton-Reum fam has a deeply personal connection to the chaos. Their Malibu mansion—likely worth more than your life savings multiplied by infinity—was recently turned into a crispy shell by the wildfires raging through SoCal.
Paris, who probably shed tears in designer sunglasses, shared how gutted she is for everyone affected by the blaze, from Pacific Palisades to Altadena. She’s feeling all the feels for her fellow Angelenos, many of whom have lost homes, memories, and that perfect Instagram aesthetic.
But don’t think Paris is just sobbing into her couture. Oh no, she’s also rolling up her glamorous sleeves. Enter Zuzu, a foster pet she took in after its previous family lost everything. Paris and the gang fell head-over-heels for the little furball, and spoiler alert: Zuzu’s now a permanent member of the Hilton zoo.
“Everyone should totally foster or adopt,” Paris urged, likely while cradling Zuzu in a cashmere blanket. “Hit up the Humane Society in Pasadena or, like, anywhere. They need you. And Zuzu approves this message.”
As if that wasn’t enough heartbreak, Paris gave a shoutout to her celeb pals Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, who also lost their home in the inferno. She’s offering to “collaborate” with them on rebuilding their lives—whether that means designing a joint mansion or co-hosting a benefit gala is unclear, but it’s Paris, so expect glitter.
Even amid all the ashes, Paris is still sliving (that’s “slaying” + “living” for those not fluent in Hilton-ese). And hey, if Phoenix’s firefighter dream takes off, he might just save L.A. from its next disaster—or at least keep the family from needing a new house again.
